The Australian Open continues to be a UK No.1 Jack Draper in action against Argentine Marion Navone in the first round. The 23-year-old is determined to build on last season’s impressive run to the US Open semi-finals in the first Grand Slam of the season.
Later, Great Britain Jacob Fearnley faces a comeback Nick Kyrgios doc Novak Djokovic plays his first match under the guidance of the coach Andy Murray in Melbourne.
Kyrgios has not played at his home Grand Slam for three years due to injury and faces rising star Fernley, who jumped in the rankings last seasonn qualify for the Australian Open for the first time.
All eyes were on Djokovic’s new partnership with Murrayas the 37-year-old begins his bid for a record 25th Grand Slam title against American wildcard Nishesh Basavareddy.
Earlier there were victories for Jannik Sinner, Coco Gauff and Iga Swiatekbut Stefanos Tsitsipas is out and it was an emotional victory for Jodie Burrage. Follow all the latest Melbourne Park action below:
An emotional Jodie Burrage celebrates winning the Australian Open after a year of injury turmoil
Jodie Burrage broke down in tears after what she described as one of the best wins of her career at the Australian Open.
The 25-year-old admitted ahead of the tournament that she had considered quitting the sport months ago, but she tasted main draw victory for the first time at Melbourne Park with a 6-2 6-4 success against French qualifier Leolia Jeanean.
After her final forehand dribbled over the net, Burrage covered her face in her hands as the emotion of the moment caught up with her before sobbing into her towel.
Jamie Braidwood13 January 2025 06:38
Former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas was knocked out of the Australian Open in the first round
Young American Alex Michelsen caused the first major upset of the Australian Open by knocking out former finalist Stefanos Tsitsipas in the first round.
Tsitsipas defeated Novak Djokovic in the final two years ago and is also a three-time semifinalist, but has struggled since reaching the quarterfinals of the French Open last spring.
He has now lost three Grand Slam matches in a row after a second-round exit at Wimbledon and a first-round loss at the US Open.
Jamie Braidwood13 January 2025 06:34
Australian Open: *Jack Draper 4-6 6-3 1-0 Mariono Navone
Draper happily accepts two double faults in one game by Navone.
The 15th seed breaks to start the third set, the perfect way to start as he continues to come back.
Jamie Braidwood13 January 2025 06:33
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Hello and welcome to the live broadcast of the Australian Open.
British No. 1 Jack Draper takes on Argentina’s Marion Navone.
After losing the opening set 6-4, Draper fought back to tie the match in the second set.
The 23-year-old confidently serves to get back on level terms.
Jamie Braidwood13 January 2025 06:25